December 6th -- Core Training Class -- Class Favorites: A variety of exercises including: cherry pickers, squats, reverse crunches, L-ups, supermans, and various other exercising working the entire core area.
This was the last class of the semester. I enjoyed this course a great deal, and am sad to see it end. However, I feel prepared to keep up with my core training through the winter break, and hopefully will be able to take another fitness course upon returning.
I'd like to thank the course instructor, Jenna Monahan, for all of her help and support, and I hope to take another one of her classes in the near future!
Friday, December 7, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
December 4, 2012
December 4th - Core Training Class - 120 Day! 120 reps of: crunches, leg lifts, scissors, planks, and a variety of other exercises (including push-ups and cherry pickers) that worked the entire core area.
This class was incredibly intense. I found myself becoming tired and strained at approximately the 75 rep mark, and struggled after that. However, this class illuminated the fact that I need to work on increased reps, which I will try to incorporate in my later workouts.
I'm looking forward to next class, but am sad that it will be the last of the semester.
This class was incredibly intense. I found myself becoming tired and strained at approximately the 75 rep mark, and struggled after that. However, this class illuminated the fact that I need to work on increased reps, which I will try to incorporate in my later workouts.
I'm looking forward to next class, but am sad that it will be the last of the semester.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
November 29, 2012
November 29th - Core Training Class - 75 Day! - 75 of everything including: Crunches, L-ups, Hamstring Crunches, Jackknife Crunches, Squats. As well as cherry pickers with the medicine ball, jogging, planks (both sides and front (with dips)), and push-ups.
Today was intense! It was very difficult for me to complete all of the reps, and I left feeling very tired. However, though I'm a bit sore now (a few hours removed from the workout), I am confident that if I was to incorporate this high-intensity workout into my daily routine, I would become much stronger.
Overall, though they are a strain to complete, I'm enjoying these high-intensity workouts, and am sad to see the course coming to an end.
I'm looking forward to the next class, though!
Today was intense! It was very difficult for me to complete all of the reps, and I left feeling very tired. However, though I'm a bit sore now (a few hours removed from the workout), I am confident that if I was to incorporate this high-intensity workout into my daily routine, I would become much stronger.
Overall, though they are a strain to complete, I'm enjoying these high-intensity workouts, and am sad to see the course coming to an end.
I'm looking forward to the next class, though!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
November 27th - Core Training - 100 Day! - 100 crunches, L-ups, bridge pulses, bridge pose, cherry pickers, and lunges. Also, planks, cherry pickers with the medicine ball, and push-ups!
Today's class was difficult! The 100 repetitions was definitely a strain, and became very tiring. However, it felt fantastic afterwards (having so fully exercised such a variety of muscles).
Even though this workout was incredibly intense, I enjoyed it a great deal! In the future, I will definitely keep in mind the value of numerous repetitions of the same exercise as opposed to numerous exercises with little repetition. This class demonstrated just how valuable depth, not breadth, is in a workout!
I'm looking forward to next class!
Today's class was difficult! The 100 repetitions was definitely a strain, and became very tiring. However, it felt fantastic afterwards (having so fully exercised such a variety of muscles).
Even though this workout was incredibly intense, I enjoyed it a great deal! In the future, I will definitely keep in mind the value of numerous repetitions of the same exercise as opposed to numerous exercises with little repetition. This class demonstrated just how valuable depth, not breadth, is in a workout!
I'm looking forward to next class!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012
November 20th - Core Training Class - Various Exercises including: Yoga (Tree Pose, Upward/Downward Dog, Warrior I/II), Squats, Lunges, Cherry Pickers, Reverse Crunches, Push-ups, Pilates 100, and other exercises that worked the arms, legs, and abs.
Today's lesson was a lot of fun. Each student chose their favorite exercise, and this gave the class a wide variety of workouts with both slow and fast paced exercises.
I chose a yoga pose (walk-down upward dog and walk-down downward dog). I chose this specific exercise because it gives the legs a good stretch, and always leaves me feeling relaxed and prepared for more intense workouts.
I was able to complete all of the exercises, and left the class feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I'm looking forward to next class, and will definitely find time over break to keep exercising!
Today's lesson was a lot of fun. Each student chose their favorite exercise, and this gave the class a wide variety of workouts with both slow and fast paced exercises.
I chose a yoga pose (walk-down upward dog and walk-down downward dog). I chose this specific exercise because it gives the legs a good stretch, and always leaves me feeling relaxed and prepared for more intense workouts.
I was able to complete all of the exercises, and left the class feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I'm looking forward to next class, and will definitely find time over break to keep exercising!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
November 15, 2012
November 15th - Core Training Class - Exercise Ball exercises including: Crunches, Planks (two-legged and one-legged), L-ups, Leg Lifts, Rolls, Squats, Push-ups, Jogging, and other exercises that worked primarily the abs and arms.
Today's workout was difficult but rewarding. After the class's end, I was very tired, but with an undeniable sense of achievement. I was able to complete all of the exercises (except for the planks on the exercise ball due to my inability to balance myself, even with my knees on the floor).
One exercise that I specifically enjoyed was the leg lifts, because it really targeted my abs, which is one of my goals to improve on. I will probably add this exercise to my workout plan!
Overall, today's lesson went very well, and I am looking forward to next class!
Today's workout was difficult but rewarding. After the class's end, I was very tired, but with an undeniable sense of achievement. I was able to complete all of the exercises (except for the planks on the exercise ball due to my inability to balance myself, even with my knees on the floor).
One exercise that I specifically enjoyed was the leg lifts, because it really targeted my abs, which is one of my goals to improve on. I will probably add this exercise to my workout plan!
Overall, today's lesson went very well, and I am looking forward to next class!
November 13, 2012
November 13th - Core Training Class - Partner Activities including: Lunges with the resistance bands, side-shuffle catch with the medicine ball, squats with the resistance bands, squats with the medicine ball, push-ups, and jogging.
This class went well. It wasn't as intense as a full class workout, and still left me feeling energized by the end. The resistance bands and medicine ball exercises are becoming a bit easier, which is encouraging (if that is an indication that I have become stronger, and am now able to better handle them).
Overall, I am feeling stronger and healthier than I did when I first started the course, and am definitely going to continue these workouts after the class has finished!
This class went well. It wasn't as intense as a full class workout, and still left me feeling energized by the end. The resistance bands and medicine ball exercises are becoming a bit easier, which is encouraging (if that is an indication that I have become stronger, and am now able to better handle them).
Overall, I am feeling stronger and healthier than I did when I first started the course, and am definitely going to continue these workouts after the class has finished!
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